Skwlax Resource Management Ltd. is currently seeking a full time, General Superintendent based out of our offices in North Shuswap/Chase, British Columbia.
Join us and become part of an aggressively growing, sustainable indigenous owned construction and forestry company with projects based all over the Interior and beyond. We are seeking motivated, self driven and adaptable individuals looking to join a dynamic and enthusiastic team in a fun and high paced environment.
With growth happening fast, there is ample opportunity to move up and develop a long term career with a locally owned, community minded organization committed to economic sustainability and responsible land stewardship.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Superintendent in earthworks and/or civil construction industry
• Tickets: CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, TDG, Bear Awareness
• Proven track record in providing supervision, coordination, and scheduling of construction activities and completing projects on time and under budget.
• Previous experience in forestry an asset
• Competence in areas of safety regulations, workforce management, project execution, and quality control
• Full, current Class 5 driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract
• Previous experience working with First Nations an asset.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Possess the demonstrated ability to motivate self and others and an ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision.
• Have good working knowledge of local government Health & Safety Acts, Policies, Regulations, and Industry Standards as they apply to the construction industry.
• Strong management and delegation skills and able to build trust and working relationships with subcontractors and team members Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with client, contractors, and crews.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Overseeing all daily field activities and personnel
• Developing, maintaining, and driving the construction schedule to ensure budgets and timelines are met.
• Daily quantity, change order, and extra work order oversight.
• Ensuring all projects under your supervision meet or exceed the objectives of quality and profitability targets.
• Attending and participating in on-site meetings with clients, owners, staff, and other project stakeholders.
• Resolving site problems and recommending measures to improve productivity and quality.
• Preparing schedules, work progresses, production, and other reports.
• Assist in coordinating first calls, dig permits, job kickoffs, and other related tasks.
• Maintaining a high-level of safety compliance.
• Having ongoing communication with Senior Management/Project Management regarding progress, conditions, and issues.
• Training or arranging for the training of workers in job duties, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Oversee multiple field supervisors and ensure ongoing mentorship.
• Maintain statistics and records and monitor incident frequencies and safety violations, assist in investigations and complete related documentation.
• Assist in the planning and start-up of new projects with respect to site-specific safe work practices and procedures.
• Regularly monitor safety compliance of workers and subcontractors; conduct site inspections and institute remedial action if required.
• Conduct field level safety meetings, toolbox talks, and health and safety informational awareness.
• Assist in the administration, documentation, and management of the Company’s COR program.
• Perform other duties as required.